In the style of a Teacher Training notebook, this is a quick guide for lower secondary school teachers who have pupils with ADHD, which can help them learn more about the disorder and apply simple but effective strategies to deal with it and manage it in the best possible way.
ADHD – What to do and what to avoid contains “ready to use” focused instructions to successfully deal with 15 problem behaviours that school-aged pupils (11-14 years old) typically have.
The book is divided into 15 chapters, grouped into 3 macro-sections: Inattention, Hyperactivity, and Impulsivity.
The reason for each behaviour is initially explained in a few brief sentences (Why does he/she do this?), followed by simple and clear indications for the teacher on the attitudes to be adopted and avoided (What to do, What NOT to do). A discussion on the topic follows (What to keep in mind) and tools and strategies are provided in How to intervene about some crucial educational and didactic aspects. A final Don’t forget That… paragraph is devoted to important and focused suggestions for the teacher to keep in mind.